A recently-published study found trace amounts of 16 metals in tampons, including lead and arsenic. Now, the FDA is ...

Tim Walz making sure public high schools in Minnesota offer free tampons for girls who need them. It seems like much ado ...

But while the brand’s Pearl Super Scented tampons are no longer available on the Tampax website, they are available in what appears to be the official Tampax store on Amazon US, as well as ...

Concerns about tampons go back decades. In 1980 scientists confirmed concerns that super-absorbent tampons were associated with toxic shock syndrome. The FDA didn’t give a timeline to release ...

The ‘Dumb Blonde’ host shared that she’s gone from six tampons a day to just one 'diaper' — and shared the ‘disgusting’ bathroom rules on a tour bus Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer ...

To reduce risk, change tampons every 4-8 hours, avoid super-absorbent tampons, and consider alternative menstrual products like pads or menstrual cups. Irritation and Allergic Reactions ...

Sept. 11, 2024 – The FDA has launched an investigation of the potential exposure to heavy metals when using tampons, the agency announced Tuesday. The move follows the publication earlier this ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it would investigate heavy metals in tampons after a 2024 study found that tampons contained arsenic and lead. "The FDA is aware of concerns about ...